Prohibition arrest stirs conflicting statements in Slocomb
Lee Phillips of Slocomb near Smiths mill was jailed in Geneva county on a suspected prohibition violation after a search yielded less than a half pint of whiskey. Sheriff Grover C. Hughes and officers say no other charges exist, but Phillips contends officers sought a watch chain tied to the Avant murder case and reported finding liquor during the search.
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Lee Phillips
Slocomb
Smith’s Mill
Geneva County
A. H. Mundo
Ernest Davis
Grover C. Hughes
the Eagle
Hughes
Phillips
Geneva
C.F. Avant
Eagle
Lee
Avant
Body of Fussell Recovered Near Ocmulgee River Scene
The body of L. M. Fussell, missing since February 28 after being in the Ocmulgee river, was recovered this morning near the river scene at Fitzgerald Georgia. Authorities continued to investigate conditions surrounding the incident and guided the recovery efforts.
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Fitzgerald, Ga
L. M. Fussell
Ocmulgee River
Weather Update for Alabama Coast and Tonight
Alabama forecast shows rain and a warmer night with Wednesday rain and strong easterly winds along the coast.Expect showers across counties with rising coastal winds and continued mild temperatures into the next day.
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Alabama
Hoover Promises Full Oil Lands Conservation Policy
President Hoover stated a pledge to conserve all government oil lands during his term with no leases or disposals except when congress mandates. He also announced appointments of Ernst Lee Jahncke of New Orleans as assistant secretary of the navy and Patrick Haley of Tulsa as assistant secretary of war.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Ernest Lee Jahncke
New Orleans
Navy
Patrick Haley
Tulsa
Okla
British racer Segrave sets world speed record at Daytona
Maj H C D Segrave, racing the Golden Arrow on a mile course at Daytona Beach, hit 231.511 miles an hour on the northward leg and 231.213 miles on the return. He averaged 15.56 seconds for the mile as spectators watched from grandstands. Segrave’s run surpasses the existing two day and one way records, with Mrs. Segrave anxious yet proud.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
H. C. D. Segrave
Mas. Segrave
Malcolm Campbell
England
Maj Segrave
Maj. O. D. Segrave
County Board Allocates 4990 For Poorhouse Repairs
Commissioners approve a 4990 appropriation from public buildings funds to repair dilapidated county poorhouse quarters. The plan, tied to a 1929 tax and state gasoline revenue,隐 foresees major use of the sum for constructing a habitable ward home.
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Board of Revenue
Harry K. Martin
Witout
County of
Houston
Alabama
Court Treuse
Conservatism Ruling Factor Of New War Secretary's Wife
Mrs James W Good wife of the new secretary of war is described as moderate conservative and well balanced. She avoids public leadership roles, dislikes cooking, and values home life while keeping mum on personal hobbies. She hails from the middle west where home life remains central.
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Mrs. Good
Muroun Fn
Woman’s Club of
Evanston
Iil
Middle West
County Board Restores Agent Salary Step After Large Farmer Plea
A huge farmer delegation urged the Board of Revenue to restore the county farm demonstration agent Henry Witherington’s salary to its former level. Despite calls to re‑appropriate a $1500 health unit cut, the board took no action beyond naming a committee to meet the city council.
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County Board of Revenue
Board of Revenue
Henry Witherington
Cottonwood
Ashford
Dothan
Oscar Lewis
J. J. Flowers
Federation of Women’s Club
Lillian Crawford
Tais Cappmifter
Cran Wormer
Tai
Ezell
Health Unit
City of Dothan
Truck Driver Kills Self in Dublin Filling Station
Pi J Hill, 28, a truck driver, drove to a Dublin filling station yesterday and shot himself, dying instantly. The death occurred March 12 as the man made no verbal request or explanation before taking his life.
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Dublin
Pi—J. HW. Hill
Train crushes hand of Dothan man in accident
T E Hatcher a well known Dothan man attempted to board Atlantic Coast Line train No 44 at Midland City last night. He stumbled over a plank and his left hand was caught beneath the wheels. Amputation of the hand and part of the forearm was necessary. He was taken to a Dothan hospital and is resting.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Midland City
T. E. Hatcher
Dothan
Mr. Hatcher
Curtis Espy
Hatcher
Cou
Grimes School Wins Twice Fram Martin
Grimes School secured two victories in a pair of games against Fram Martin, extending their winning streak and showcasing strong offense and defense. Key players contributed noteworthy scores and momentum shifted in the final quarters.
Rebels Prepare Fight as Gen Calles Drives North
Rebels concentrate at Torreon to oppose Gen Calles northern advance. Federal forward units reportedly reach Camacho with the advance guard, while rebels claim to have destroyed bridges between Camacho and Torreon to delay the federals and allow reinforcements.
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Gen. Calles
U. S
Arizona
Associated Press
Torreon
Calles
Camacho
Fifty Two Commercial Products From Corn Cob
A preliminary report from the United States Chamber of Commerce outlines 52 potential products made from corn cobs including acetic acid acetone alcohols dyes and plastics. The document notes many remain uneconomical to scale but cites factors like supply and assembly costs that could improve viability in the future.
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Washington LY
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Geneva underwear mill favorable to community gains
A Dothan delegation visited Geneva to inspect a local underwear mill and other factories, praising the payroll impact of about 25 000 dollars monthly. Officials stressed low electricity needs, strong local labor retention, and profits benefiting home merchants and banks, with delivery planned months ahead.
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Sas
Geneva
Dothan
Geneva County
Mill
Ear Ab
Bea
HSS
Vie Divee Ai
Derwear
Getuber
Change in Subscription Rates Noted
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James W. Good
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Bisbee
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EL Paso
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W.W. Skinner
Geneva Mill
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